Turkish National Wrestling Teams Ready for U17 European Championship in Samakov, Bulgaria
ANKARA, Turkey – The Turkish National Wrestling Teams have concluded their intensive preparations for the U17 European Wrestling Championship, which will be held in Samakov, Bulgaria, between May 11 and May 17, 2026. The crescent-and-star athletes are poised to vie for medals across the Greco-Roman, women’s, and freestyle categories.
The Turkish Wrestling Federation has announced the full rosters, including both the young athletes and the technical staff, who are already present in Samakov for the championship. The national team delegations aim to represent Turkey to the best of their abilities at this prestigious international event.
Greco-Roman Style National Team
The Greco-Roman style team features a strong lineup of promising young wrestlers:
- 45 kg: Ömer Arslan
- 48 kg: Şamil Şahan
- 51 kg: Zafer İldeş
- 55 kg: Barış Soylu
- 60 kg: Furkan Öden
- 65 kg: Muhammet Reşit Yürük
- 71 kg: Orhan Eymen Taşçı
- 80 kg: Abdullah Bal
- 92 kg: Yusuf Yaser Aksu
- 110 kg: İbrahim Mert Eren
Technical Director: Serkan Özden
Coaches: Adem Taşçı, Ahmet Göze, İlker Aydın, Yasin Güneş, Şerif Kılıç
Women’s Wrestling National Team
The women’s team is equally determined to achieve success:
- 40 kg: Şirin Aşkara
- 43 kg: Aysemin Kaçan
- 46 kg: Tuğçe Naz Ucuz
- 49 kg: Emine Beyza Barışkan
- 53 kg: Ecrin Salik
- 57 kg: Delal Kadir
- 61 kg: Özdenur Özmez
- 65 kg: Bade Su Doğan
- 69 kg: Kıymet Rümeysa Tezcan
- 73 kg: Esma Nur Kara
Technical Director: Fatih Kobal
Coaches: Sedat Altıntaş, Mehmet Volkan Asan, Yasin Akkan, Mehlika Öztürk
Freestyle National Team
The freestyle team is also prepared for intense competition:
- 45 kg: Buğra Eldemir
- 48 kg: Yiğit Hamza Egemen
- 51 kg: Muhammed Gölha
- 55 kg: Muhammed Mustafa Yiğit
- 60 kg: Muhammed Sami Odabaşı
- 65 kg: Aydıncan Gümüşdağ
- 71 kg: Cemal Yiğit Purçu
- 80 kg: Emirhan Çayır
- 92 kg: Yasin Ertürk
- 110 kg: Muhammed Abdurrahman Baysal
Technical Director: Erhan Bakır
Coaches: Mustafa Kartal, Yasin Akgül, Ahmet Peker
The Turkish Wrestling Federation expressed confidence in the athletes’ hard work and dedication during the preparation period. The teams have undergone rigorous training regimes, focusing on physical conditioning, technical skills, and strategic approaches to ensure they are in peak form for the championship. The U17 European Championship is a crucial event for young wrestlers, providing a platform to showcase their talent and gain valuable international experience. The federation and the entire nation are eagerly anticipating strong performances and medal victories from the Turkish representatives in Samakov.
Source: dha.com.tr
